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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.63, 9,366 and 2,348.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.63, 9,366 and 2,348.13 is: 3,521.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.63 : 9,366 = 2,348.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.63/9,366 = 2,348.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.63x = 9,366 × 2,348.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.63x = 21,992,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,992,538.75/6,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.83

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